Solar Thermal Radiant Flooring

Solar thermal radiant floor heating is an old idea that has been made new again. Many years ago, both the Greeks and Romans heated the floors of baths with wood fires. The concept makes perfect sense – heat rises, after all. Today, solar energy is used to heat water that runs through piping in the flooring. Floors have a thermal mass, so they act as a sort of battery, storing heat for long periods of time. Read more…